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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.91, 12,406.87 and 3,592.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.91, 12,406.87 and 3,592.37 is: 5,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.91 : 12,406.87 = 3,592.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.91/12,406.87 = 3,592.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.91x = 12,406.87 × 3,592.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.91x = 44,570,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,033.30/8,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.52

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